Dodge Grand Caravan (2019 year). Manual - part 19

Spare Tire Removal

The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located
under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by
means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire drive”
nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at the front
of the floor console or under front super console forward
bin liner.

Spare Tire Removal Instructions

The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the
center console area.

1. Assemble the spare tire tools into a T-handle and place

the square end over the spare tire winch drive nut.

2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism

stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the
cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from
underneath the vehicle.

Spare Tire Location

Spare Tire And Cover

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CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.

3. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, as-

semble the winch T-handle extensions to form a spare
tire hook, and pull the spare tire out from under the
vehicle.

NOTE:

If either front tire is flat it may be necessary to jack

up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/cover
assembly from under the vehicle.

4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright. Squeeze the

winch retaining tabs together while simultaneously
pushing them through the hole in the cover and the steel
rim. This will free the winch cable from the spare tire.

Pulling Spare Tire

Removing Wheel Spacer

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Preparations For Jacking

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or

slippery areas.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Place the gear selector into PARK.

5. Turn OFF the ignition.

6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally

opposite the jacking position. For example, if the right
front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.

NOTE:

Passengers should not remain in the

vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

Jacking Instructions

WARNING!

Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:

• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the

edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.

• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.

• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be

raised.

• Apply the parking brake firmly and shift an auto-

matic transmission to PARK; a manual transmission
to REVERSE.

• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a

jack.

• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a

jack.

• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If

you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.

• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for

lifting this vehicle during a tire change.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely

careful of motor traffic.

• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely

stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.

NOTE:

Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of “Tires

– General Information” in “Servicing And Maintenance”
for information about the compact spare tire, its use, and
operation.

1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by

turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.

2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of

the vehicle body. These locations are on the sill flange of
the vehicle body.

Jack Warning Label

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CAUTION!

Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated.

Rear jack locations are between a pair of down-facing tabs
on the sill flange of the vehicle side body.

Jack Locations

Jack Location

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Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body
and is located 6 inches (150 mm) from door edge.

Rear Jacking Locations

Rear Jack Engaged

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NOTE:

In some situations the jack may need to be placed

on its side in order to be pushed under the vehicle. Return
the jack to its correct orientation once it is under the
vehicle.

Front Jack Locations

Front Jack Engaged

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WARNING!

Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where
it can be raised on a lift.

3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right

until the jack head is properly engaged in the appropri-
ate location. Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged.

4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,

using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the compact spare tire. Minimum tire
lift provides maximum stability.

WARNING!

Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.

5. Remove the wheel lug nuts. For vehicles with wheel

covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand by
holding down the wheel and pulling on convenient
features on the cover. Do not pry the wheel cover off.
Then pull the wheel off the hub.

6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten all the lug

nuts until the wheel sits flush onto the hub and there is
no play. The nuts will have to be fully tightened once the
vehicle is lowered. Tightening an improperly seated
wheel under vehicle load can damage the threads, cause
vibration, and undermine safety.

CAUTION!

Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

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WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.

NOTE:

Do not install the wheel cover on the compact

spare.

7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.

8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. For correct lug nut torque
refer to “Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifica-
tions”. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or at a service station.

9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.

WARNING!

A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.

10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire

cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the
deflated tire in the compact spare tire location.

Have

the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon as
possible.

Mounting Compact Spare Tire

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11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the

vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to
form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the right until the winch mecha-
nism clicks at least three times.

NOTE:

Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for instruc-

tions on assembling the T-handle.

12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back

in the stowage compartment.

13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as

possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.

Securing The Compact Spare Tire

1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a

T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut.
Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism
stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the
cable to allow you to pull the wheel spacer out from
under the vehicle.

WARNING!

A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown
forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the compact
spare tire with the cover assembly in the place pro-
vided.

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.

2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare

tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the
vehicle.

3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is

down, and place the tire into the compact spare tire/
cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the
center of the wheel and compact spare tire/cover assem-
bly, so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the
compact spare tire cover on the opposite side.

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WARNING!

Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have
been properly extended through the center of the
wheel and compact spare tire/cover assembly. Failure
to properly engage both retainer tabs could result in
loss of the compact spare tire and cover assembly,
which will cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of
vehicle control and serious personal injury.

CAUTION!

The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used
when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use
this cover could drastically reduce the life of the
compact spare tire.

4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the

right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is
drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.

5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the

winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be over-
tightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the com-
pact spare tire/cover assembly is positioned correctly
against the underside of the vehicle.

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow
a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use the
winch to stow the full size deflated tire, or any other
full-size tire, as the tire may not be held securely.
Vehicle damage may result.

Road Tire Installation

Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with

wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting
studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install
the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward
the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.

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3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve

stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand, snapping
the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or
excessive force to install the cover.

4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end

of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten all the lug
nuts until the wheel sits flush onto the hub and there is
no play. The nuts will have to be fully tightened once the

vehicle is lowered. Tightening an improperly seated
wheel under vehicle load can damage the threads, cause
vibration, and undermine safety.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.

5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque Specifi-
cations” in “Technical Specifications” for proper wheel
lug nut torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by an autho-
rized dealer or at a service station.

7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a

torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.

Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap

1 — Valve Stem

4 — Wheel Cover

2 — Valve Notch

5 — Mounting Stud

3 — Wheel Lug Nut

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Vehicles Without Wheel Covers

1. Mount the road tire on the axle.

2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end

of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten all the lug
nuts until the wheel sits flush onto the hub and there is
no play. The nuts will have to be fully tightened once the
vehicle is lowered. Tightening an improperly seated
wheel under vehicle load can damage the threads, cause
vibration, and undermine safety.

WARNING!

To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do
not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.

3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque Specifi-
cations” in the “Technical Specifications” section for
proper wheel lug nut torque. If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a

torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.

TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Service Kit.
Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can
be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws
or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire Service
Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approxi-
mately -4°F (-20°C). This kit will provide a temporary tire
seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles
(160 km) with a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

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Tire Service Kit Storage

The Tire Service Kit is stowed behind the rear left side trim
panel in the rear cargo area.

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Turn the two rear left side trim panel latches to release

the trim panel.

Tire Service Kit And Components And Operation

Tire Service Kit Location

Tire Service Kit Components

1 — Mode Select Knob
2 — Sealant/Air Hose
3 — Hose Accessories
4 — Sealant Bottle
5 — Power Plug
6 — Power Switch
7 — Deflation Button
8 — Pressure Gauge

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Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses

Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following
symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.

Selecting Air Mode

Push in the Mode Select Knob and turn
to this position for air pump operation
only.

Selecting Sealant Mode

Push in the Mode Select Knob and turn
to this position to inject the Tire Service
Kit Sealant and to inflate the tire.

Using The Power Button

Push and release the Power Button once
to turn On the Tire Service Kit. Push and
release the Power Button again to turn
Off the Tire Service Kit.

Using The Deflation Button

Push the Deflation Button to reduce the
air pressure in the tire if it becomes
over-inflated.

Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
• Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle prior to the

expiration date (printed at the lower right hand corner
on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the
system. Refer to “Sealant Bottle Replacement” in this
section.

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• The Sealant Bottle is a one tire application use and needs

to be replaced after each use. Always replace these
components immediately at your original equipment
vehicle dealer.

• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form,

clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the material
from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the
sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly
discarded.

• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on

the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire
Service Kit.

• The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only intended to seal

punctures less than 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter in the
tread/contact surface of your vehicle’s tires.

• The Tire Service Kit Sealant is not intended to seal

punctures on the tires’ side walls.

• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate

bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles,
located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the
bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or
similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump

and make sure the Mode Select Knob is in the Air Mode
when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into
them.

• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.

WARNING!

• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle

closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid
the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service
Kit.

• Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under

the following circumstances:

– If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately

1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.

– If the tire has any sidewall damage.
– If the tire has any damage from driving with

extremely low tire pressure.

– If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat

tire.

– If the wheel has any damage.
– If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the

wheel.

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